Worksheet on Summary Skills: Conciseness
English
GCSE
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A worksheet designed to develop concise summarisation skills through examination-style questions, focusing on atmospheric and structured fictional texts.
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Worksheet on Summary Skills: Conciseness
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Fictional Passage for Analysis
In the shadowed depths of the ancient forest, a faint whisper of wind stirred the skeletal branches, casting elongated shadows upon the moss-covered floor. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, evoking a sense of timeless stillness. Amidst this haunting silence, a solitary figure moved cautiously, their footsteps muffled by the thick carpet of fallen foliage. The fading light of dusk filtered through the canopy, creating a mosaic of shadow and gold that danced softly with each breath. Every sensation was heightened—every crack of a twig and distant call of an owl seemed amplified in the prevailing hush. The figure paused, listening intently as the darkness deepened, grounding themselves amidst the eerie beauty of the forest’s silent embrace.
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Summarise the main atmosphere created in the passage in two sentences.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used to describe the shadows and explain its effect.
[2 marks]3.
What is the significance of the figure’s pause in the context of the passage’s mood?
[2 marks]4.
Highlight a phrase from the passage that contributes to its atmospheric quality.
[1 mark]5.
Describe how the author uses sensory language to enhance the mood.
[4 marks]6.
Identify and explain the function of the phrase 'mosaic of shadow and gold' in the passage.
[2 marks]7.
Explain how the structure of the passage influences its atmospheric tone.
[2 marks]8.
Choose one phrase from the passage and suggest a concise summary that captures its essence.
[2 marks]9.
Create a brief summary (50 words max) of the passage, focusing on conciseness.
[3 marks]10.
In your own words, explain the importance of atmosphere in descriptive writing.
[4 marks]11.
Imagine you are the figure in the forest. Write a 200-word paragraph describing your feelings at that moment, maintaining atmospheric tone.
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